Course Code and Name: MSJ11432 Fictional Narrative Production
Project Name: Animated Short Film
Title: Corrupfly
Project Date: Summer 2023
Since we are a part of this course, we were asked to divide into groups and make our own video. It is actually an animation video. Our video was called CorrupFly, which gave a glimpse into the current state of corruption and mismanagement.
Actually, everyone here wanted to make a fictional film in real life, so we thought a little differently and wanted to present our story through animation and wanted to present everything digitally.
Production Book
“Corrupfly”
MSJ 11432
Fictional Narrative Production
Summer 2023
Submitted To
Muhammad Abdul Kader
Assistant Professor
Department of Media Studies and Journalism
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
Submitted by
Mrinmoy Kumar Shil
Shouvik
This short animated film is a creative interpretation of the social landscape in present-day Bangladesh. The film metaphorically explores how corruption spreads through society, infecting even the purest individuals over time. The film uses anthropomorphic insects — butterflies and cockroaches — to symbolize purity and corruption respectively.
To raise awareness about the pervasive nature of corruption and how it can influence even those who are initially honest and well-intentioned.
Corruption is contagious — even good people can become corrupt when surrounded by it.
Maintaining integrity requires conscious effort, especially in an environment where unethical behavior is normalized.
This project reflects the application of storytelling techniques, animation, and symbolism taught during the Digital Film & TV Production course. It addresses a real-world issue through an artistic lens and encourages dialogue on ethics and integrity. The film serves both as a creative output and a medium for social commentary.
In a vibrant city park, joyful butterflies play among the flowers, representing a community of honest citizens. Suddenly, a swarm of ominous flies enters the city, oozing corruption. These flies begin interacting with the butterflies, gradually turning their colors dull and their behavior erratic. As the newly corrupted butterflies disperse, the entire city begins to transform into a darker, chaotic version of itself — symbolizing how unchecked corruption spreads like a disease.
Scene 1: A bright cityscape.
Scene 2: Park view.
Scene 3: Dark cloud enters.
Wide Shot: A swarm of flies descends.
Color Palette: Shifts to muted tones.
Sound Design: Ominous buzzing.
Scene 4: Close-up of butterfly and fly interaction.
The fly hovers near a butterfly. A subtle glow of corruption transfers.
The butterfly’s wings begin to darken.
Scene 5: Montage.
More butterflies being infected.
Butterflies start behaving like flies — aggressive, chaotic.
Scene 6: City view again.
The once bright city is now dim, filled with corrupted butterflies and flies.
Fade out.
Final message text:
“Corruption spreads fast. Stay aware. Stay honest.”
Beginning: Peaceful world — pure and innocent
Middle: Disruption — corruption arrives
Climax: Good beings get corrupted
End: Entire environment becomes corrupted
Theme: Moral decay through exposure to corruption
(The above script with refined visuals and finalized pacing in storyboard and animation format)
Characters: Cockroach (corruption), Butterflies (innocence)
Locations: City, Park
Props: Flowers, trees, park bench
Mood Shifts: Bright → Muted, Cheerful → Ominous
Soundtrack: Light to dark transition, atmospheric buzzing
Director: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil
Animator: Shouvik
Editor: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil
Sound Designer: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil
Script Writer: Mrinmoy Kumar Shil
Since it’s animated:
Final Storyboard: CorrupFly – Animated Short Film
Scene 1 – Peaceful Cityscape
Timecode: 00:00 – 00:07
Shot Type: Wide Shot
Visuals: A clean, bright animated city with light-colored buildings and trees swaying. Sky is clear.
Mood: Hopeful, pure
Sound: Light ambient tone with soft wind
Scene 2 – Invasion of the Flies
Timecode: 00:08 – 00:14
Shot Type: Wide Shot to Close-Up
Visuals: A dark swarm of flies enters the frame, flying in formation from the sky. The frame darkens as they pass over the city.
Mood: Foreboding
Color Palette: Contrast of dark flies against pastel city
Sound: Buzzing begins, atmospheric tension rises
Scene 3 – Park with Butterflies
Timecode: 00:15 – 00:23
Shot Type: Medium Shot
Visuals: A green park, bright flowers bloom. Butterflies flutter joyfully. Represents purity and innocence.
Mood: Cheerful
Sound: Gentle, soft chime-like background
Scene 4 – Flies Approaching Butterflies
Timecode: 00:24 – 00:32
Shot Type: Close-Up
Visuals: One butterfly is approached by a fly. The fly emits a subtle dark aura. The butterfly hesitates, then changes color — darkened wings, erratic movement.
Mood: Disturbing shift
Color Shift: From pastel to muted gray on butterfly
Sound: Subtle distortion added
Scene 5 – Transformation Spreads
Timecode: 00:33 – 00:44
Shot Type: Montage / Medium Shots
Visuals: One by one, more butterflies are infected. Once pure, they now resemble the flies in behavior and color.
Mood: Corruption spreads
Visual Cues: Trails of shadow or venom passed through interaction
Sound: Layered buzzing, glitch-like tones
Scene 6 – City Begins to Darken
Timecode: 00:45 – 00:58
Shot Type: Wide Shot
Visuals: Back to the city — it’s no longer clean. Dark butterflies and flies move chaotically. The buildings seem duller.
Mood: Collapse of purity
Color Palette: Muted grays, decay in architecture
Sound: Heavier ambience, broken tones
Scene 7 – Final Message
Timecode: 00:59 – 01:23
Shot Type: Static Frame with Text
Visuals: Black screen with bold white text. Possibly shows a corrupted butterfly fading into darkness.
Text Onscreen: “Corruption spreads. Stay aware. Stay honest.”
Mood: Reflective
Sound: Echo fades into silence
Visual Themes & Notes:
Symbolism: Cockroach= corruption, Butterflies = innocence
No Dialogue: Entirely visual and symbolic storytelling
Pacing: Smooth, escalating tension through transformation
Ending Impact: Strong moral close through visuals + sound
Digital Sketch from ai
Learning and Outcome (Self-Reflection): “CorrupFly” was a challenging yet rewarding student project. Turning a sensitive real-world issue like corruption into symbolic animation pushed me to think creatively. I experimented with visual metaphors, especially using insects to represent moral transformation, which was both ambitious and difficult to execute. Though limited by time and resources, I learned how to communicate complex ideas visually without dialogue. With more time for pre-production and refinement, the film could’ve been stronger, but as an experimental piece, it met its goal. Overall, this project improved my skills in symbolic storytelling, pacing, and mood design in animation. It was a valuable learning experience that taught me how to build meaning with minimal elements.
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